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Thailand's waters have always been so uncomfortable for me because of all the little and not so little stingers. This year I wore a stinger suit when I snorkelled. It definitely made me feel more comfortable, less need for sunblock, and no more stings. It was great.

Back home I also like to wear it when swimming. The large size fits comfortably, I didn't want anything tight. Now I can join my children in the water, confident that my wobbly parts are hidden. Thank goodness I found it on this website. ~ Veronica, Torquay, UK 

Last year I bought this all in one suit for my holiday to Greece. It was great fun to swim in the sea with this suit. At night I slept in it as it kept the mosquitoes away.

My stinger suit is so comfy that I wear not only on the beach, but also in the local indoor pool, looking cool. With no waistband it feels almost like wearing nothing. ~ Jacques, Paris, France 

Stay clear of the cheap $30 suits, those that look like one big fish net stocking. When I read the back of the packet it stated that the suits do not fully protect you from sunburn and jelly fish.

Get a suit made of a solid dense fabric, preferably in a dark colour. Hold it up against the light to see how tight the weave is. ~ Suzie, Brisbane 

My friend and I found our stinger suits online when we googled the word and found many to choose from. You definitely want a nice snug fit. We ordered the suits with a hood, and got separate gloves too. The hood fits really well, turns with every move. We were really comfortable in the water, and didn't pollute the reefs with sunblock because the suits protect from sunburn. When snorkelling for long periods I also used to get a little cold, but with the stinger suit I was out there much longer. ~ James, Eastbourne, UK 

Stinger suits are available worldwide from ecostinger.com

Snorkeling in Oz

The Great Barrier Reef of Australia goes all the way down to the Whitsundays near Cairns. Many tour operators organise trips to the reef or some beautiful beaches. This was wet fun I couldn't possibly miss.

First stop was the incredibly beautiful Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, the largest of the islands in the group. The squeaky white silicon sand blends into the ludicrously pure blue waters, making it a stunning view with the blue sky and green trees. It is perhaps the most stunning beach in the world.

Stinger Season

It was the 'Stinger Season' when the beautiful aqua sea is full of rather dangerous jellyfish, called Irukandji. These lovely forms of wildlife are moving south from October to May.

A warning has been issued by the Surf Lifesavers about swimming outside of netted areas because of the jellyfish. Basically the warning is "If you swim away from netted areas you can expect to die".

The trip organisers strongly encouraged us to wear their "stinger suits" and put hood up whenever we went into the water, even in a netted area. that would keep us safe from "stingers" and sunburn.

This was all new to me. I usually snorkel in T-shirt and jeans, so I wondered what difference it will make. They told me, if small jellyfish would swim between my clothes and my skin then there would be real trouble.

The suit had a hood and mitten-type things for the hands, so I was pretty much blue top to bottom. Its dense weave meant I didn't need to wear anything underneath, just this comfy swimsuit. The cosy hood fitted well, even when I turned my head.

This stinger suit was so comfy, I actually wore it all day long as it also kept the beach mosquitos away. Maybe I should get one as sleep wear.

Blue Man Group Goes Swimming

We went for an early morning snorkel swim which was an exciting new experience. It was bally hot, even at eight in the morning, and I was glad to get wet. This stinger suit felt great as I entered the water and floated around with all the freedom of movement.

After the first snorkeling session we had breakfast on the boat that brought us to this beach. Like many others I kept the wet stinger suit on because it felt so comfy and kept me pleasantly cool while it dried in time for the next swim.

To reach the beach we had to get back into the water, wearing the stinger suits. It looked so comical to watch this incredible beach populated by people in tight fitting blue suits. Think of Blue Man Group goes swimming!

Amazing Tropical Fish

Feeling a new sense of excitement, I got my underwater camera out and went back into the warm, clear water where I spent the next two hours swimming among the breathtaking coral. The tropical fish were very inquisitive. They came really close and kept following me around.

I had a really enjoyable time! The stinger suit was one of most comfortable swimming clothes I've ever worn. It is a lot lighter than the jeans, T-shirt and hoodie I normally wear for snorkeling, but not as warm. This stinger suit is great fun to wear, either dry or in the water, and I definitely want some more of these suits. ~ Timo, Hamburg, Germany